Caroline Bliss


Caroline Bliss is an English actress who trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. She is best known for her appearance as M's secretary, Miss Moneypenny, in the James Bond films of the Timothy Dalton era.

Early life

She attended Godolphin and Latymer School, in the year above Samantha Bond.

Miss Moneypenny

At the age of 25, Bliss replaced the long-standing Lois Maxwell in the films The Living Daylights and Licence to Kill. She is the youngest actress to have played the role of Miss Moneypenny as the other actresses—Lois Maxwell, Samantha Bond and Naomie Harris—all began to play their roles at their thirties.

Personal life

Bliss is the granddaughter of composer Sir Arthur Bliss, former Master of the Queen's Music. She is married to author and actor Andy Secombe and the couple live in Goonbell with their two children.

Filmography

Her film and television work includes appearances in:
Her theatre work includes: